Raised on world mythology, fantasy novels, comic books and magic, Rachel is well suited for her careers in marketing and writing. She is the award-winning author of Just Girls (Bella Books 2014) and Being Emily (Bella Books 2012), the first young adult novel to tell the story of a trans girl from her perspective. She has a B.A. in English and Religious Studies from Macalester College and an MFA in Writing from Hamline University.

As a marketing strategist, Rachel presents regularly to audiences of up to 400 and trains professionals on topics ranging from branding to creating an online presence. But if that makes her sound too corporate and stuffy, you should know that Rachel is an all around geek and avid gamer.